Buku yang memberikan pengertian cukup mendalam tentang apa itu estetika dan betapa kayanya sudut pandang estetika itu.
Keanekaragaman budaya Indonesia ditunjukkan dalam bermacam seni pertunjukan yang tiada habis-habisnya, dari arak-arakan dan tari topeng desa yang menghibur hingga wayang Jawa dengan cerita yang diambil dari epos India dan daur Panji; dari iringan musik tradisional dengan gamelan laras slendro dan pelog penuh dan ansambel setempat yang lebih kecil hingga wayang wong dan tari keraton; dari tarian…
Rembrandt's Priceless Pictures are Unequalled for their eloquance and human compassion, their deep understanding of mandkind, and the dramatic beauty of their expression. The fluctuations of color and light reflect his sense of the innermost realities of life. Forty of his greatest paintings are reproduced here, in addition to many black-and-white illustrations in the text, and special gravure …
Batik is one of the most prominent expressions of the cultural identity of the Malay world. Not only is it the most popular traditional type of textile in Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia, but the various decorative styles used, bear testimony to a cultural history that spans at least two thousand years.rnThis book traces the origins and development of the motifs and patterns used in…
Court Arts of Indonesia accompanies one of the three major exhibitions of the Festival of Indonesia, a celebration taking place throughout the United States. The Festivals provides an opportunity for Americans to become familiar with the traditions of Indonesia-the world's fifth largest country-a vast archipelago with more than 13,000 islands and 200 languages. Court Arts of Indonesia focuses o…
Art defies precise definition simply because it has so many and such various forms. The aim of this book is to help the reader to explore a range of arts, from painting to drama, sculpture to film making, music to architecture. In addition to chapters on each of these arts, other chapters describe the contributions of individual artists. Devoting a double-page spread to each of 70 artists, thes…
This delighful book introduces you simply and clearly to the creative and fascinating Japanese art of paperfolding. rnOver 340 superb close-up colour photographs show you step by step, how to make a wide variety of beautiful triple-tasted colour-paper models, from fanciful frogs, camels, elephants, penguins, and peacocks to practical table decorations, life-like bunches of flowers, even a serie…
Perjalanan Seni Lukis Indonesia ini berisi 169 lukisan pilihan koleksi Bentara Budaya pada periode 1940-an hingga tahun-tahun terakhir menjelang abad ke-21. Rentang waktu yang panjang itu memungkinkan buku ini menjadi acuan tentang apa yang pernah terjadi dalam seni lukis Indonesia; apa yang pernah dan belum dicapai, baik oleh para pemuncak maupun mereka yang baru muncul tapi telah memiliki rep…
Our enthusiasm for the rich and varied cultures of Indonesia and our love for its proud people have been a constant motivation during the six years long work on this book. rnIt is a privilege indeed to dedicate this book to all the Indonesian artists who strongly encouraged us to go to publication. We are also indebted to the many sponsors who made this book possible. rnBeside the artitst and …
An encyclopedic guide that brings together art from every age and from every corner of the world. rnrnThe Evolution of Art From Its Beginnings Through To The 21st CenturyrnArrange geographically and chronologically,Art: A World History lavishly illustrates all the major movements in art, architecture, and design. From prehistoric cave paintings to postmodernism and present day computer art, eac…